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LL989 - Scheelite $ 200
 Mt Xuebaoding, Ping Wu, Sichuan Prov., China
miniature - 4.5 x 4 x 4 cm


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Scheelite from Mt Xuebaoding, Ping Wu, Sichuan Prov., China [db_pics/pics/LL989a.jpg] Scheelite from Mt Xuebaoding, Ping Wu, Sichuan Prov., China [db_pics/pics/LL989b.jpg] Scheelite from Mt Xuebaoding, Ping Wu, Sichuan Prov., China [db_pics/pics/LL989d.jpg]

Vibrant orange octahedral Scheelite crystal. Good transparency in the tip.

ST116 - Tourmaline $ 60
 St. Anne's Mine, Miami, Karoi District, Zimbabwe
miniature - 4.1 x 0.4 x 0.3 cm


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Tourmaline from St. Anne's Mine, Miami, Karoi District, Zimbabwe [db_pics/pics/ST116a.jpg] Tourmaline from St. Anne's Mine, Miami, Karoi District, Zimbabwe [db_pics/pics/ST116b.jpg] Tourmaline from St. Anne's Mine, Miami, Karoi District, Zimbabwe [db_pics/pics/ST116c.jpg]

Gem Tourmaline crystal recently mined from the famous St. Anne's Mine in the Karoi district of Zimbabwe. Fully terminated, complete, and undamaged. It's transparent top to bottom with a good medium green color over most of the crystal with a darker green (though still transparent) termination. The termination is multi-faceted and complex. Excellent quality Tourmaline.

LL980 - Bournonite $ 125
 Machacamara District, Potosi Dept., Bolivia
miniature - 3.3 x 2.5 x 2 cm


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Bournonite from Machacamara District, Potosi Dept., Bolivia [db_pics/pics/LL980a.jpg] Bournonite from Machacamara District, Potosi Dept., Bolivia [db_pics/pics/LL980b.jpg] Bournonite from Machacamara District, Potosi Dept., Bolivia [db_pics/pics/LL980c.jpg] Bournonite from Machacamara District, Potosi Dept., Bolivia [db_pics/pics/LL980d.jpg]

Intergrown pair of Bournonite crystals from recent finds in Bolivia. The Bournonite crystals has a dark patina and classic 'cogwheel' form. A floater with no points of contact, complete all around and perfect except for a chip on the small crystal.

LL981 - Bournonite $ 225
 Machacamara District, Potosi Dept., Bolivia
miniature - 3.3 x 3.2 x 2.2 cm


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Bournonite from Machacamara District, Potosi Dept., Bolivia [db_pics/pics/LL981d.jpg] Bournonite from Machacamara District, Potosi Dept., Bolivia [db_pics/pics/LL981e.jpg] Bournonite from Machacamara District, Potosi Dept., Bolivia [db_pics/pics/LL981a.jpg] Bournonite from Machacamara District, Potosi Dept., Bolivia [db_pics/pics/LL981b.jpg] Bournonite from Machacamara District, Potosi Dept., Bolivia [db_pics/pics/LL981c.jpg]

cluster of 3 large, thick Bournonite crystals from recent finds in Bolivia. The Bournonite crystals an irridescent golden patina and classic 'cogwheel' form. Pristine specimen with a small amount of matrix attached to the back.

LL973 - Azurite with Malachite $ 150
 Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico
miniature - 4 x 2.5 x 2.3 cm


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Azurite with Malachite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/LL973a.jpg] Azurite with Malachite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/LL973b.jpg] Azurite with Malachite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/LL973c.jpg] Azurite with Malachite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/LL973d.jpg] Azurite with Malachite from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico [db_pics/pics/LL973e.jpg]

Fine quality Azurite crystals with Malachite. Crytallized all around and undamaged. Excellent quality, thick blocky crystals.

ST215 - Kolwezite after Cuprite on Cobaltian Calcite $ 550
 Kolwezi Mining District, Lualaba, DR Congo
miniature - 5 x 4 x 2.2 cm


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Kolwezite after Cuprite on Cobaltian Calcite from Kolwezi Mining District, Lualaba, DR Congo [db_pics/pics/ST215a.jpg] Kolwezite after Cuprite on Cobaltian Calcite from Kolwezi Mining District, Lualaba, DR Congo [db_pics/pics/ST215c.jpg] Kolwezite after Cuprite on Cobaltian Calcite from Kolwezi Mining District, Lualaba, DR Congo [db_pics/pics/ST215d.jpg]

Dark olive green crystals of Kolwezite that have pseudomorphed Cuprite crystals atop vivid pink Cobaltoan Calcite (or possibly Cobaltoan Dolomite) creating a stunning mixture of colors and forms. Kolwezite is a Copper Cobalt Carbonate Hydroxide and this is the type locality for the species.

ST243 - Spinel $ 500
 Mogok, Myanmar
miniature - 3.3 x 2.3 x 1.5 cm


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Spinel from Mogok, Myanmar [db_pics/pics/ST243a.jpg] Spinel from Mogok, Myanmar [db_pics/pics/ST243b.jpg] Spinel from Mogok, Myanmar [db_pics/pics/ST243c.jpg] Spinel from Mogok, Myanmar [db_pics/pics/ST243d.jpg]

An 1.5cm crystal of pink Spinel in matrix. A complete, slightly elongated octahedron with good transparency.

ST245 - Spinel $ 400
 Mogok, Myanmar
miniature - 4 x 3 x 2.5 cm


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Spinel from Mogok, Myanmar [db_pics/pics/ST245a.jpg] Spinel from Mogok, Myanmar [db_pics/pics/ST245b.jpg] Spinel from Mogok, Myanmar [db_pics/pics/ST245c.jpg]

An 1.2cm crystal of pink Spinel in matrix. A complete, slightly elongated octahedron with good transparency (like glass inside, you could cut gems).

ST259 - Copper after Azurite $ 250
 Copper Rose Mine, Grant Co., New Mexico, USA
miniature - 3.5 x 3 x 1.5 cm


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Copper after Azurite from Copper Rose Mine, Grant Co., New Mexico, USA [db_pics/pics/ST259a.jpg] Copper after Azurite from Copper Rose Mine, Grant Co., New Mexico, USA [db_pics/pics/ST259b.jpg] Copper after Azurite from Copper Rose Mine, Grant Co., New Mexico, USA [db_pics/pics/ST259e.jpg] Copper after Azurite from Copper Rose Mine, Grant Co., New Mexico, USA [db_pics/pics/ST259f.jpg]

A floater cluster of Azurite that has been completely replaced by Copper. Complete on both sides with well defined, sharp edges. A remarkable and fantastic specimen.

ST289 - Spinel $ 350
 Mogok, Myanmar
miniature - 4.5 x 4 x 3.5 cm


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Spinel from Mogok, Myanmar [db_pics/pics/ST289a.jpg] Spinel from Mogok, Myanmar [db_pics/pics/ST289b.jpg] Spinel from Mogok, Myanmar [db_pics/pics/ST289c.jpg]

A 1.5cm crystal of pink Spinel in a matrix of white marble with other smaller Spinel crystals. A complete and gemmy octahedral crystal with gem facet grade areas.

ST292 - Spinel $ 300
 Mogok, Myanmar
miniature - 4.8 x 3.5 x 3.5 cm


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Spinel from Mogok, Myanmar [db_pics/pics/ST292a.jpg] Spinel from Mogok, Myanmar [db_pics/pics/ST292b.jpg] Spinel from Mogok, Myanmar [db_pics/pics/ST292c.jpg]

A 1.5cm crystal of pink Spinel in a matrix of white marble with other smaller Spinel crystals. A complete spinel-twinned crystal with gem facet grade areas.

ST293 - Spinel $ 350
 Mogok, Myanmar
miniature - 4.5 x 3 x 2.5 cm


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Spinel from Mogok, Myanmar [db_pics/pics/ST293a.jpg] Spinel from Mogok, Myanmar [db_pics/pics/ST293b.jpg] Spinel from Mogok, Myanmar [db_pics/pics/ST293c.jpg]

A 1.5cm crystal of reddish pink Spinel in a matrix of white marble with other smaller Spinel crystals. A complete and gemmy spinel-twinned crystal with gem facet grade areas.

ST294 - Spinel $ 300
 Mogok, Myanmar
miniature - 5 x 3.5 x 3.5 cm


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Spinel from Mogok, Myanmar [db_pics/pics/ST294a.jpg] Spinel from Mogok, Myanmar [db_pics/pics/ST294b.jpg] Spinel from Mogok, Myanmar [db_pics/pics/ST294c.jpg]

A 1.6cm crystal of pink Spinel in a matrix of white marble with other smaller Spinel crystals. A complete spinel-twinned crystal with gemmy areas. The Spinel has a number of included black crystals, possibly Graphite.

ST296 - Spinel $ 280
 Mogok, Myanmar
miniature - 4 x 4 x 3 cm


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Spinel from Mogok, Myanmar [db_pics/pics/ST296a.jpg] Spinel from Mogok, Myanmar [db_pics/pics/ST296b.jpg] Spinel from Mogok, Myanmar [db_pics/pics/ST296c.jpg]

A 1.4cm crystal of pink Spinel in a matrix of white marble with other smaller Spinel crystals. A complete spinel-twinned crystal, translucent with areas of transparency.

ST298 - Spinel $ 500
 Mogok, Myanmar
miniature - 3.5 x 3.5 x 2.5 cm


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Spinel from Mogok, Myanmar [db_pics/pics/ST298a.jpg] Spinel from Mogok, Myanmar [db_pics/pics/ST298b.jpg] Spinel from Mogok, Myanmar [db_pics/pics/ST298c.jpg] Spinel from Mogok, Myanmar [db_pics/pics/ST298d.jpg]

A thick 1.4cm crystal of pink Spinel in a matrix of white marble with other smaller Spinel crystals. A complete and undamaged gemmy spinel-twinned crystal with small dark (Graphite?) inclusions.
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